Ep 1. While I Was Sleeping

Mindy Lahiri is back in action for season 4 of The Mindy Project with her usual blend of humor, wit, and chaotic charm. In the season premiere episode, "While I Was Sleeping," Mindy finds herself juggling her new role as a mother with her busy career as a doctor and girlfriend.

After giving birth to her son Leo at the end of season 3, Mindy returns to work at Shulman & Associates to find that things have changed. Her office has been moved to a less desirable location, her colleagues are distant, and her boyfriend Danny (Chris Messina) is acting strangely. As she tries to figure out what's going on, Mindy discovers that she's been in a coma for the past three months and has missed out on a lot.

She has to overcome the shock of waking up to a completely different life and deal with the frustration of not having any memories of her time in the coma. Mindy's former intern, Tamra (Xosha Roquemore), is now a nurse, and she fills her in on everything she's missed. She learns that while she was out, Danny and her best friend, Morgan (Ike Barinholtz), have been taking care of Leo and keeping her medical practice afloat in her absence.

As Mindy tries to adjust to her new reality, she's faced with a series of challenges. She has to break the news of her awakening to her mother, Annette (Rhea Perlman), and deal with the fallout of her actions during her time in the coma. She also has to navigate her changing relationship with Danny, who has been struggling to balance his career aspirations with fatherhood. Mindy soon realizes that while she was sleeping, life didn't stop, and everyone has been forced to move on without her.

The episode is a hilarious take on the classic "Sleeping Beauty" story, with Mindy as the modern-day princess who wakes up to find everything has changed. The usual cast of characters are all present, each with their unique quirks and perspectives on Mindy's return. The episode strikes a balance between humor and heart, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine emotion.

Overall, "While I Was Sleeping" sets up an exciting new season for The Mindy Project. With Mindy fully awake and back in action, fans can look forward to more hilarious hijinks and heartwarming moments from the beloved characters they've grown to love.